International Art and Artifact Catalogue

[Wu Han]

TITLE: "Peach Blossoms"
ARTIST: Wang Zhonglin
YEAR: c. 1230
TYPE: Ink and colour on gold paper, fan leaf
OWNER/COLLECTION: Lü Clan Private Collection
LOCATION: Unknown
VALUATION: $17,000

OVERVIEW: This fan leaf painting was produced in the Beiyidom of Fehua around 1230. The piece eventually came into the possession of the Sun Clan, today the Imperial Household of Indrala, who ruled over the region for nearly 750 years. In 4402, the fan leaf painting was given to Count Lü Yejun by the Tianshun Emperor in acknowledgement of the Count's 90th birthday, and for his long service to the public life of Indrala.

Some minor damage has been reported: Loss of color can be found on seals and flower, especially white color; Minor stain spots and foxings.

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Originally posted by Wu Han on Jun 04, 2018.